Meaning & Definition of word "Plait"

Plait

/pleɪt/

1. A braid, especially of hair or other flexible material.
- Example: She wore her hair in a long, elegant plait down her back.
2. A fold or pleat in cloth or other material.
- Example: The dress featured a beautiful plait at the hem that added a touch of elegance.

1. To braid or interlace strands together.
- Example: She decided to plait her hair into two thick braids for the summer festival.
2. To fold or pleat fabric or material.
- Example: He learned how to plait the fabric to give the skirt a more voluminous look.

Middle English, from Old French 'plet' (braid), from Latin 'plicatum' (to fold).

to plait one's hair:

to style hair in braids

plaited style:

a hairstyle featuring braided elements

braid:

to weave strands together into a single structure.

twist:

to turn or wind together strands or objects.

weave:

to make fabric or a braid by interlacing strands.

Meaning: To style hair in distinct sections

Example Sentence: She's got that trendy plait going on.

Meaning: An intricate hairstyle often associated with fashion

Example Sentence: Her plait was the highlight of the runway show.